Malolos

City in Philippines

Malolos
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Malolos is a city in the Philippines with a population of about 270,000 as of 2024. Located 33 km from Manila, the city is known for its historical religious architecture, including the Barasoain Church and the Malolos Cathedral.

What to see

Religious architecture defines the local sights. Visitors can see the Barasoain Church and the Malolos Cathedral.

When to go

The driest period is from January to March, when monthly rainfall ranges from 12 mm to 16 mm and daily highs reach between 28 °C and 31 °C. The rainy season begins in May and peaks from June through September, with rainfall totals often exceeding 250 mm per month and frequent rainy days. Temperatures remain relatively stable throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 28 °C to 32 °C and lows between 23 °C and 26 °C.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, located 43 km from Malolos.

Top sights in Malolos

  1. Barasoain ChurchBarasoain Church
  2. Malolos CathedralMalolos Cathedral

Weather by month

The warmest month is April, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is July, with about 399 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C282931323230292929302928
Average low, °C232324262626262525252524
Rainfall, mm121316341402683993853012019644
Rainy days869132429303029261818

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Malolos (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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